2003 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 2003 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 989 cc (3 cylinders), 2003 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Daihatsu Charade (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Minor weights approximately 45 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 1959 Morris Minor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu Charade, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Daihatsu Charade (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daihatsu Charade | 1959 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Morris |
| Model | Charade | Minor |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2190 mm |
